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IonQ and EPB Partner to Launch the Tennessee Quantum Communications Research Center

4 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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4 August 2026

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technology

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Quantum Computing

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United States

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Fusion42 · 4 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

IonQ and EPB have launched the Tennessee Quantum Communications Research Center, the first dedicated quantum communication R&D lab connected to a live fiber optic network, backed by a $15 million five-year investment by IonQ.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You gain direct access to a real-world quantum memory testbed embedded in a live network, enabling faster development of quantum networking applications. Competitors without such live infrastructure will face delays in commercial quantum products.

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2 sources · 4 Aug 2026

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Quantum Computingquantum-memoryfiber-optic-networkquantum-internetresearch-labcommercialization